What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trial Assistant (HELP Program) position at Monroe County?
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Trial Assistant (HELP Program)
Location: Rochester, NY
Title: Trial Assistant (HELP Program)
Deadline: Until Filled
Salary: $45,550 - $60,217 annually
Agency/Dept.: Law
Description of Duties
This position is responsible for assisting attorneys in all aspects of child protective or criminal proceedings and trials and, depending on the assignment, can include pre-trial and post-trial preparation, investigation and the appellate process. The employee assumes direct responsibility for selected legal matters. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Deputy County Attorney, or other higher level staff member. Does related work as required.
HELP PROGRAM: Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Program. This program streamlines the appointment process to allow Monroe County to hire diverse, qualified permanent employees quickly and without examinations.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
Trial Assistant (HELP Program)
Location: Rochester, NY
Title: Trial Assistant (HELP Program)
Deadline: Until Filled
Salary: $45,550 - $60,217 annually
Agency/Dept.: Law
Description of Duties
This position is responsible for assisting attorneys in all aspects of child protective or criminal proceedings and trials and, depending on the assignment, can include pre-trial and post-trial preparation, investigation and the appellate process. The employee assumes direct responsibility for selected legal matters. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Deputy County Attorney, or other higher level staff member. Does related work as required.
HELP PROGRAM: Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Program. This program streamlines the appointment process to allow Monroe County to hire diverse, qualified permanent employees quickly and without examinations.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- Satisfactory completion of an accredited paralegal training and instructional program and possession of a certification of completion, plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in drafting and composing legal documents in a law office setting; OR,
- Graduation with a Bachelor's degree, plus completion of at least one (1) year post graduate education in law; OR,
- Graduation with a Bachelor's degree, plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- Graduation with an Associate’s degree, plus three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- Five (5) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), (C), (D), and (E) above.
Salary : $45,550 - $60,217